The Australian Government facilitates the provision of electricity in the Jervis Bay Territory (JBT) through the Jervis Bay Territory Administration (Administration).

In July 2014, the Australian Government repealed the carbon tax legislation. As a result of that repeal the Government proposes to reduce electricity supply fees through the Amended Electricity Supply Fees Determination 2014 (Jervis Bay Territory) (Draft Determination). In developing the amended supply fees, a number of factors have been considered including the retail pricing of electricity in the nearby Shoalhaven region and the costs associated with providing electricity to the JBT.

The amended fees will be backdated to 1 July 2014, the effective date of the carbon tax repeal. As a result of the fees being amended, most customers will receive a credit on their next bill.

A table comparing the current electricity supply fees to the amended fees can be found below.

A copy of the Draft Determination is available:

in hardcopy, on request from the Administration (telephone 02 4442 1217); and

Meter test requested by customer—charged per hour and minimum charge is for one hour

77

77

0%

Extraordinary meter reading due to no access

77

77

0%

Notice of disconnection delivery fee

16

16

0%

Each customer requested change of off-peak pricing option in excess of once in a 12-month period

77

77

0%

If you would like to comment on the Draft Determination, please send your written submission to the Jervis Bay Territory Administration, Village Road, Jervis Bay Territory 2540 or by email to jbt@infrastructure.gov.au.

Written and emailed submissions will be accepted up until 5pm (EDST) on Friday 9 January 2014.

Privacy Notice (APP5)

The Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development is collecting personal information (your written submission) for the purpose of seeking comment on the proposed Amended Electricity Supply Fees Determination 2014 (Jervis Bay Territory).

The Department will only use this information for consideration to redraft the Amended Electricity Supply Fees Determination 2014 (Jervis Bay Territory) if required and will not disclose information to third parties.

The Department's on-line privacy policy contains information regarding complaint handling processes and how to access and/or seek correction of personal information held by the Department.